How to Reach Gokarna

Sited along the Karwar coast by the Arabian Sea, Gokarna is a temple town sanctified by the natural beauty. Both religious and leisure reasons compel people to reach this beautiful place in Karnataka. Gokarna is approximately 475 kms from Bangalore, 240 km from Mangalore and about 59 km from Karwar. Thus, it makes an ideal weekend getaway destination from all the above-mentioned cities. If you're traveling/ reaching to Gokarna, read this article to know how to reach Gokarna by air, by train and by road.

By Air
Panaji Airport is the nearest airport from Gokarna, at a distance of 150 kms. You can hire a taxi from there which would cost approx Rs 2000. About 230 kms from Gokarna, Mangalore airport is another one which is connected to the major cities of India. Private taxis from Mangalore charge approx. Rs 2500. Bangalore airport is though quite far, it is well-connected to both national and international cities. Private taxis can be hired or deluxe buses can be boarded from Bangalore to reach Gokarna.

By Train
Gokarna Road Station is the nearest railhead at distance of 8kms, on the Konkan Railway. However, Kumta Railhead which is about 37 kms from Gokarna is better connected. Gokarna can be reached by train Konkan Railway on the Mumbai to Mangalore route. Railway stations at Panaji, Mangalore and Bangalore can make other options. From there, you can either hire private cabs or board buses to reach Gokarna.

By Road
Gokarna is connected to other cities through a network of roads and highways. From Kumta (37kms), Ankola (25kms) and Karwar (59kms), it can be reached by buses and maxi cabs via NH17. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) also operates long-journey buses from different cities like Goa, Bangalore and Mangalore. You can also avail direct buses to/ from Bangalore. Besides, there is always an option to drive on your own. If traveling from Gokarna, you have to take NH4 to Tumkur; NH206 to Honavar via Arsikere, Shimoga and Sagar; NH17 to Madangeri; district road to reach Gokarna.